Basic Deep Fried Lobster Recipe

  1. 1.
  2. Clean and shell lobster.
  3. Cut meat in 1/2-inch cubes.
  4. 2.
  5. Beat egg lightly and blend to a batter with cornstarch, water and salt.
  6. Dip lobster cubes in batter to coat.
  7. 3.
  8. Heat oil.
  9. Add in lobster cubes, a few at a time, and deep-fry about 1/2 minute.
  10. Then reduce heat to medium and deep-fry till golden brown.
  11. Drain on paper toweling.
  12. 4.
  13. Arrange lobster on a bed of shredded lettuce, sprinkle with pepper and serve.
  14. VARIATIONS:1.
  15. After step 1, marinate lobster cubes in a mix of 2 Tbsp.
  16. sherry, 1 Tbsp.
  17. oyster or possibly soy sauce, and 2 slices fresh ginger root, chopped.
  18. Let stand 30 min, tossing cubes occasionally; then drain, discarding marinade.
  19. Pick up step
  20. 2.
  21. 2.
  22. After step 1, wrap each lobster cube in half a strip of bacon.
  23. Pick up step
  24. 2.
  25. In step 2, for the cornstarch batter, substitute either of the following:a.
  26. 2 Large eggs, lightly beaten, and 3/4 c. flour.
  27. (If necessary, add in a few drops of water to thin.)
  28. b.
  29. 2 Large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 c. flour; 1/4 c. water-chestnut flour; 1/2 tsp.
  30. salt; and 1/4 tsp.
  31. garlic pwdr.

lobster, eggs, cornstarch, water, salt oil

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/basic-deep-fried-lobster-79461 (may not work)

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